Aquamarine specimens mean any raw or processed sort of Aquamarine gemstone on the basis of its elegance, shade and geological essence. Aquamarine is a sincere member of the beryl mineral group, mostly clear to translucent stone that ranges from pale blue to deep blue sea due to the presence of iron oxide within its crystal lattice. The colour is known as aquamarine of Latin origin that literally means, water of the sea hence the blue green hue.
Thanks to collectors, enthusiasts, and mineral dealers, these specimens can be seen in various forms: the irregular flat matrix pieces with rough crystals sticking out of them, the raw and rough slightly polished gemstones, and the mineral clusters. The most popular locations include Brazil, Pakistan, Madagascar, Russia and the United States. Its crystal structure however grows in prismatic hexagonal manner adding to its holders attraction for collectors and gem enthusiasts.
There are two main reasons which make people appreciate aquamarine specimens, and they include; Other than in jewelry some people attributed specific powers to it as a gem believed to encourage tranquility, courage and clarity. This post will explain what this is and why well-formed aquamarine crystals are in demand in mineral collecting if it has a deep vivid color, good transparency and not a crack or inclusion.
